December Punchlist
1. Get clarity on specific questions that require legal assistance
a. Can we do a citizen-initiated sales tax with 50+1
b. Can we do a citizen-initiated sales tax and get BOE to reverse their decision?
i.
BOE is potentially open to legal arguments
ii.
Need to figure out if we need Gov Office to weigh in
c. Can City taxpayers pay for things not in City jurisdiction (parkway? etc.) YES
2. Find legal and treasurer consultants
a. TBWB getting quotes
3. Raise funds for signature gathering, community engagement
a. NextGen/Steyer (TBWB/TB)
b. PG&E
c. Chevron?
d. What is the specific ask?
i.
Signature gathering - $125k?
4. Build the expenditure plan
a. Craft the questionnaire
b. Start official 1x1s to get feedback on expenditure plan
5. Build the coalition
a. Create two-pager on initiative (TBWB)
b. Create powerpoint for initiative (TBWB)
c. Start official 1x1s to get feedback on expenditure plan
6. Create the decision-making infrastructure for the initiative
a. Form the Finance committee (meet on weekly? basis)
b. Form the Executive Committee (meet on monthly? basis)

Decision Points
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Public Safety
Cultural Arts
Governance/Oversight Mechanism
Expenditure Plan
½ cent vs ¼ cent
Measure duration
City Council vs Citizen Initiated